Morris County Government: Morris Parks Presents Horticultural Art, Tree And Gardening Events

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Morris Parks Presents Horticultural Art, Tree and Gardening Events

Posted Thursday, January 28th, 2021

Both In-Person and Virtual Programs

The Morris County Park System offers an array of events for the virtual crowd as well as those inclined to get out into the winter weather. Here are a FEW highlights of special events. Many more are listed on the Parks calendar.

Virtual Plant of the Month Club for Kids

In February, discover algae balls. Is it a plant or is it more? Meet with other plant lovers, get your hands dirty, plant a new kind of interesting, creepy, unusual, or rare plant, and learn how to take care of it. Pick up supplies at Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

Monday, Feb. 1, 4-4:45 p.m., Virtual. Ages 6 – 12. Cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required. Register here. For more information, call 973.326.7601.

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Beauty in the Books

Join Curator Melanie Bump as we take an artistic look at the books. Books, in their own right, can be considered works of art, and using an aesthetic eye we will explore the artistic nature of the Elizabeth B. Kay Rare Book Collection. Contained within the rare books are tiny exhibitions of gorgeous drawings, illustrations, prints, and works of art. Through this special look, we will see the stunning, beautiful, and artsy side of the rare book collection.

Thursday, Feb. 11, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Cost: $10 per person. Register here. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973.326.7601. The program is geared toward adults.

In Person: Winter Trees of the Forest

Get some fresh air and learn the science of winter tree identification along the easy walking trails of Loantaka Brook Reservation.

Masks are required for this in-person walking tour.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Loantaka Brook Reservation, 468 South Street entrance, Morris Township. Cost: $15 per person. Register here. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973.326.7601.

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Top Ten Gardening Questions

How do I prune my hydrangeas? How do I prune my clematis? Is it time to divide my peonies? These and other common garden questions will be answered by Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education. Email Ann at [email protected] by February 18 to submit a question to be answered during the presentation.

Thursday, Feb. 25, noon to 12:45 p.m. Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required. Register here. The program is geared toward adults.

Morris County Parks Commission

Follow this link for a handy way to find a park with specific amenities, such as fishing, ice skating, dog parks, hiking and even wedding ceremonies.

Nature lovers, history buffs, photographers, parents and youngsters will all find something to pique their interest at Morris County Parks. To view all special events at Morris County Parks, visit the calendar.

This press release was produced by the Morris County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.